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A pageant queen representing her home country is recovering after taking a hard fall.
It’s easy to forget how demanding life on stage can be. For stars, the spotlight is a dream…but it’s also a high-wire act with no safety net. For a pageant queen like
Miss Jamaica, walking in heels under bright lights is already a feat. That’s why when Miss Jamaica, Gabrielle Henry, fell off the edge of the runway during the Miss Universe 2025 preliminary evening gown segment, it sent a shockwave through the crowd.
The moment was a reminder that no matter how polished a performance seems, accidents can happen in an instant. Reports from
TODAY suggest she misjudged a step toward a poorly lit edge. What made this fall even more frightening was how quickly medics responded as she was carried off on a stretcher and rushed to Paolo Rangsit Hospital in Bangkok. Thankfully, the Miss Universe Jamaica Organization has confirmed that she sustained no life-threatening injuries, although she remains under observation.
“She was rushed to the Paolo Rangsit Hospital, where medical professionals are attending to her care and have advised that she is not suffering from any life-threatening injuries,” the statement posted on Instagram reads. “However, they continue to conduct tests to ensure her full recovery.”
They also solicited prayers for Henry and thanked supporters for their “outpouring of love, support, and continued prayers.”
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Watching it happen was startling, not just because of who she is, but because her stumble felt very human. We expect beauty queens to glide gracefully; we almost forget they’re human, too. Yet in the blink of an eye, things went wrong. Her fall is a lens through which we remember that mistakes don’t just belong to amateurs…they happen to the best of us, under the brightest lights.
That’s why this particular incident has sparked a larger conversation. From musicians to actors, celebrities slipping, tumbling, or stumbling on stage is far from rare. Some do it dramatically. Some laugh it off. Some even power through, leaning on sheer adrenaline and professionalism. It’s part of the unpredictable magic of live performance, where the unexpected can become unforgettable.
These moments may go viral, but they also highlight a truth: even the biggest stars can stumble. What matters most is how they recover and that resilience is part of what makes performing live so powerful. With that being said, check out 10 of the most memorable celebrity stage falls ever caught on camera below. Let us know if we forgot any in the comment section.
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